Microsoft has confirmed they are to releasing an Xbox One model, this June, without Kinect.
Come June 9th, gamers can snap up a Kinect-less model of Xbox One starting at $399 (Euro and sterling prices to be confirmed) in all markets where Xbox One is sold. The reveal comes with a new promotional video, seen below, which features Microsoft’s...

Twitch live-streaming will be added to Xbox One as of March 11th’s system update.
In a chat with associated press, Twitch CEO Emmett Shear said, “It’s complete integration. It’s exciting because we’ve never had the ability to broadcast from a console like this with such a deep level of integration. The concept of being...

Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox One will not support 3D Blu-ray playback at launch, with the firm considering if they might actually add the functionality after the console launches later this month.
PlayStation 4 will ship with the function once you download the day one firmware patch.
Xbox will considering patching in the option...

Microsoft has confirmed at E3 2013 that Xbox One will be set you back all of €499/£429/$499 when it launches in November.
The price and month of release were announced by Phil Spencer on stage at the end of Microsoft’s E3 press conference held moments ago.
More details on Xbox One and the price point as we get it.
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Just Dance 2014 has been leaked via the Xbox Live Marketplace.
The game appeared on the service only a couple of hours ago with a handful of screens, and has still not been removed for whatever reason.
Here’s the text that accompanies the listing. It lloks like Thriller and Ghostbusters is in there. The game will apparently support...

A couple of additional nuggets of information in relation to Xbox One and Kinect 2.0 have emerged via Polygon.
Apparently, Kinect 2.0 can communicate and talk to you directly, for two-way conversations. For example, the system can verbally welcome you and can ask persons in the room it does not know or recognise to identify themselves...

Confused about the game locking and pre-owned fee talk that emerged in the wake of last night’s Xbox One reveal? Us too.
Thankfully, Microsoft’s Phil Harrison spoke to Eurogamer where he attempted to clarify a few pointers about how game locking works, what it is and how and why the fee will apply. For Harrison, what Microsoft...

Crytek’s “Ryse” is no longer exclusive to Xbox 360 and has instead jumped ship to the Xbox One.
Crytek has updated their official website to confirm Xbox One exclusivity. The site also provides a brief overview of the game and explains that the game is controller based with Kinect enhancements.
“Fight as a soldier....

Microsoft has cancelled “Matter” the rather promising Gore Verbinski and Blind Wink Games Kinect title that was expected later this year.
“Microsoft Studios is no longer pursuing this title,” a Blind Wink representative told Joystiq. “We have no further details to share at this time.”
Phil Spencer,...

Developers RARE are hiring for an unknown Kinect title decribed as “jaw dropping”.
The studio are looking for a senior programmer to become, “part of a pioneering team dedicated to the next jaw-dropping, never-been-done-before Rare project.” The applicant must have an “experience of motion gaming, especially Kinect...

EA has released a new gameplay/developer diary which shows Kinect in action.
The video talks to Steve Papoutsis and reveals several of the commands Kinect can detect. There’s also a collection of “fans” who’ll try and convince you Kinect is worth the effort.
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Microsoft accidentally released a demo for missing in action Kinect enabled Panzer Dragoon spiritual sequel Crimson Dragon on Xbox Live Japan before quickly pulling the demo from the online service.
Originally known as Project Draco, Crimson Dragon is the latest title from Panzer Dragoon creator Yukio Futatsugi and was supposed to release...

Major Nelson has teamed up with EA to release a new Dead Space 3 video which talks about the various features the game will offer.
Speaking with Steve Papoutsis, the video explains the new additions like Kinect functionality, the new weapons crafting system and co-op. Hit play below and see what you think.
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EA has revealed that Dead Space 3 will support Kinect.
The device will allow gamers the ability to issue voice commands, and although they are currently unknown, the added function “further immerses players into the Dead Space universe” according to EA.
It also promises to “make it easier for co-op partners to give...

Fitness games have become common place on Kinect for Xbox 360. What with UFC Personal Trainer, EA Sports Active, Adidas MiCoach and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, Kinect has become oversubscribed with reasons not to go to the gym and slap on your sweats, move around some furniture and just get sweaty. Hell, even Spice Girl Mel B has...